CISC245 Network Security and Troubleshooting

Department of Science, Technology, Engineering & Mathematics: Computer/Information Science

  1. Course Number and Title

    CISC245 Network Security and Troubleshooting

  2. Number of Credits

    4 credits

  3. Minimum Number of Instructional Minutes Per Semester

    3000

  4. Prerequisites

    CISC143 (C or better) and CISC244 (C or better)

    Corequisites

    None

  5. Other Pertinent Information

    None

  6. Catalog Course Description

    This course is a practical approach to both securing and troubleshooting a network with emphasis on the local area network. Extensive laboratory work is provided. Topics include wired and wireless network security, cryptography, risk mitigation, problem recognition and solution.

  7. Required Course Content and Direction

    1. Learning Goals:

      1. Course
        2. Students will:
        1. explain security function of various network devices;
        2. explain risk related concepts;
        3. analyze and differentiate types of attacks;
        4. implement tools to discover threats; and
        5. implement procedures to establish host security.

      2. Core (if applicable)
        3. This course is not included in the Core.

    2. Planned Sequence of Topics and/or Learning Activities:

      1. overview of network security
      2. compliance and operational security
        1. risk concepts
        2. risk mitigation
        3. disaster recovery plans
      3. threats and vulnerabilities
        1. malware
        2. social engineering
        3. mitigation techniques
      4. application, data and host security
      5. access control and identity management
      6. cryptology
        1. general cryptology review
        2. PKI (public key infrastructure)

    3. Assessment Methods for Core Learning Goals:

      1. Course
        2. The assessment of Course Learning Goals is based on written test, labs, and other assignments as well as performance based tasks as appropriate.

      2. Core (if applicable)
        3. This course is not included in the Core.

    4. Reference, Resource, or Learning Materials to be used by Students:

      Departmentally selected textbook. Details provided by the instructor of each course section. See course format.

  8. Teaching Methods Employed

    Section VIII is not being used in new and revised syllabi as of 12/10/08.

Review/Approval Date - 11/02; Revised 6/09; Revised 5/2012